We're Pregnant!

So on November 30th I woke up to discover something was missing......my period.  I decided to take a home pregnancy test because they've always come back negative so I really wasn't expecting anything different.  SURPRISE!  That HPT turned bright pink and had 2 lines.....totally preggo!  So, Brian and I did the only logical thing....we took more tests (like 4 of them).  I was freaked; I never expected this to happen so soon.  Well we went to the clinic and it was confirmed with the military, still preggo.  I've started feeling some of the symptoms for example fatigue, a little nausea, breast tenderness, and Brian's favorite: GIANT boobs.  They're huge, it's ridiculous.  I try to work out but I can't run non stop.  It just hurts too much!  I take Cujo and Hank with me for a jog/walk and we do about 3 miles.  I feel better because I'm getting the exercise and they just love to be outside.  I've been sleeping a lot more lately, which I'm trying to monitor because if I nap for too long in the afternoon, I can't sleep at night.  That part stinks.  Anyhow, we went to my OB Registration today and they gave us an estimated due date of August 12th.  I actually think my EDD is August 7th because I ovulated on the 14th of November.....the nurse didn't care what I said.  Oh well, we'll know for sure during the big ultrasound during my 20th week appointment.  The nurse gave me my laundry list of foods I can't have, and as I expected (and still to my dismay) no sushi.  What a bummer! Japanese women eat sushi when they're pregnant, and I lived in Japan for 4 years so I have to be accustomed to it, right?  Doesn't matter, NO SUSHI.  If you have ever seen the movie "knocked up" Seth Rogen describes pregnancy pretty well "a list of stuff you can't do". LOL  Oh well, I know it is worth it in the end......but I can whine a little if I want to.  

We bought a turkey

Brian and I went to the commissary today to buy our very first Thanksgiving turkey. I know it i early, but we're on an island so the commissary does not have the best track record of keeping a healthy stock of anything. Therefore, home with a 21lb turkey. It's an exciting feeling to know we're having a normal holiday together in our home. We're having friends over to share a feast and that will be a blast. Things are getting better, learning to be an actual couple versus a couple of married people who don't live together. I know that sounds weird, but there is a huge difference. I do have to admit that this year has been full of ups and downs. Hopefully there are more ups to come.
We're still figuring out our Thanksgiving Day menu but looking forward to all the fun foods!!

Catching up

Brian and I have been in Hawaii for about 3 months and we're pretty much settled in our new home. We still have some boxes to unpack but overall things are great. Our 2nd puppy, Hank, arrived almost 2 weeks ago and he and Cujo have quickly become best friends. He's 8 weeks old and full of energy! Since we've been here we've done some sight-seeing with our visiting family, to include hiking Diamond Head and seeing turtles at Turtle Beach. We love our new home and we're looking forward to these 3 years here in Hawaii!